On September 29, 2025, the 2025 China (Changchun)-Russia Economic, Trade and Cultural Exchange was held in Changchun, with representatives from nine Russian business associations and 30 enterprises in attendance. Vice Secretary-General Ji Yongjun of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CAPFFC) attended the event and delivered remarks.
Vice Secretary-General Ji highlighted that, in recent years, under the strategic leadership of the heads of state of two countries, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era has been continuously elevated to a high level, yielding fruitful results across various sectors. Subnational cooperation, a key component of bilateral relations, has been demonstrating significant vitality and momentum. Changchun, as a major industrial hub and gateway in Northeast China, holds unique geographical and industrial advantages in its cooperation with Russia. The 2025 China (Changchun)-Russia Economic, Trade, and Cultural Exchange serves as a concrete step towards deepening economic and trade exchanges between the two countries' regions and fostering closer ties between their peoples.
The 2025 China (Changchun)-Russia Economic, Trade, and Cultural Exchange, under the theme "Joining Hands for Development, Shaping a New Chapter for the Future", was hosted by the Changchun Municipal People's Government. During the event, several cooperation agreements were signed across various sectors, including business associations, building materials, and electronics.
